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Juicy Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

By Laura Fuentes Updated Jun 6, 2025

5 from 13 votes

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You're in for a delicious surprise thanks to these roasted cherry tomatoes. It's so easy to make and goes fantastic with pasta, fish, chicken- you name it!

These juicy roasted cherry tomatoes cook alongside your main dish or solo. Keep reading for all my cooking tips and the best seasonings!

large sheet pan of roasted tomatoes and salmon

The Best Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasting tomatoes will bring out the natural sweetness found in this delicious fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) as well as some of its nutritional properties.

What’s great about these roasted cherry tomatoes is that it’s an easy-to-find ingredient year-round, and with a few minimal ingredients added, you have a healthy, low-carb side dish that pairs great with main dishes like baked salmon or chicken.

ingredients for roasted cherry tomatoes in a large bowl before mixing and roasting

How to Roast Cherry Tomatoes

Get ready to enjoy these juicy roasted cherry tomatoes asap! I like to include onions for extra flavor, but it’s up to you. Toss the tomatoes and sliced onions with oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Spread them in an even layer and roast until the tomatoes are golden and begin to release their juices. That’s all there is to it, and you can add this recipe to a number of dishes for an extra pop of flavor and color!

side by side images of cherry tomatoes before and after roasting

What Temperature to Roast Tomatoes

Roasting cherry tomatoes at high heat and not too long, at 400F for about 20 minutes, brings out the most caramelization and sweetness.

They can also be roasted at 375F for 25 to 30 minutes if you’re cooking them alongside a protein such as baked chicken breasts.

Tips & Tricks

There are a few tips that help yield deliciously sweet roasted cherry tomatoes that I’ve found helpful overtime:

Line pan with parchment paper
Outside of making it an easy cleanup, parchment paper helps prevent the caramelized tomatoes from sticking to the pan and tearing up when serving.

Oven rack in the middle of the oven
Roasting the tomatoes too high up will burn them before they have finished caramelizing. Make sure to position the oven rack before you preheat the oven.

Cooking with another pan in the oven
If you cook the tomatoes with another dish in the oven, you can position this sheet pan in a separate oven rack, in the middle of the oven, right below the top item.

Other seasonings
Switch up the seasonings by tossing the tomatoes with Cajun seasoning or Creole seasoning or ¼ cup pesto sauce.

large sheet pan of roasted cherry tomatoes with onions

How to Serve Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Roasted cherry tomatoes can be served on top of cooked rice, tossed with pesto pasta, or as the roasted veggie on these savory oatmeal recipes.

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
You’re in for a delicious surprise thanks to these roasted cherry tomatoes. It’s so easy to make and goes fantastic with pasta, fish, chicken- you name it!
5 from 13 votes
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Ingredients

  • 2 pints of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Instructions

Prep:

  • Position your oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a baking sheet with olive oil.

Season:

  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Place cherry tomatoes and sliced onions in the bowl and toss to combine and season all ingredients well. Transfer them onto the lined sheet pan.

Roast:

  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on how roasted you like. Make sure to give them a good toss around minute 15.
  • Once ready, remove from the oven and serve.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1174IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Vanessa says

    April 30, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    Love this! Definitely will come in handy during tomato season when I don’t know what to do with them all.

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  2. Tayler says

    April 30, 2024 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    These tomatoes were incredible!! I added them to a salad and it was great

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  3. Heather says

    April 30, 2024 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    Utterly delicious and so easy to make too! This is the perfect summer side and gives me an easy option for using my garden tomatoes. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Vicky says

    April 30, 2024 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    Just tried making these roasted cherry tomatoes and they’re absolutely delicious! My kitchen now smells amazing. 🙂 What a great way to add a burst of flavor to any meal.

    Reply

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